POLYHERBAL SHAMPOO FOR HAIR GROWTH, CONDITIONING, AND HAIR MANAGEMENT: FORMULATION, EVALUATION, AND COMPARISON TO MARKETED PRODUCT

Objective: To formulate and evaluate multi-purpose herbal shampoo using Bhringraj powder, Henna, Lemon, Amla, Reetha, Neem, Tulsi.Green tea leaves, Aloe vera, Shikakai, Orange peel powder, Onion peel powder, Fenugreek powder, Black cumin seeds, Coffee powder, Hibiscus powder, Curry leaves and Triphala.Methods: Various multipurpose herbal shampoos were prepared using herbal ingredients and Gelatin, Tragacanth gum, Coconut oil, and Castor oil.Then decoction of these herbs and a small amount of preservative (methylparaben) were added.All the developed herbal shampoos were evaluated according to various parameters: appearance, pH, washability, solid content percentage, and foaming index.Antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive, Gramnegative bacteria and fungi was determined and compared with marketed formulation.Results: Developed multipurpose herbal shampoos (formulations F1, F2, and F3) showed good appearance, adequate percentage solid content and pH.The formulations did not show any skin irritation.All three formulations F1, F2 and F3 were found to be stable at room temperature for one month.Developed herbal shampoos show good antibacterial and antifungal activity against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus), Gram-negative (E.coli) bacteria and Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger.F3 formulation shows comparative results to the marketed formulation. Conclusion:All developed herbal shampoos that show good antimicrobial activity and formulations are stable at room temperature and would be further evaluated for preclinical studies.